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Atascadero Barbershop Owner Convicted by Jury For Multiple Sex Crimes 10.21.2024

The county district attorney’s office announced on Friday that a jury convicted 36-year-old Nathan Abate for sexual assault crimes. During the thirteen-day trial, the jury heard accounts by several young female victims of Abate’s repeated pattern of sexual assault; the DA’s office says he would frequently provide alcohol to youthful women prior to sexually assaulting…

Settlement Reached in Civil Lawsuit Against Carquest Auto Parts 10.18.2024

District Attorney Dan Dow announced that the parent companies of Carquest Auto Parts have reached a settlement agreement for allegations related to false advertising and unfair competition. This multi-county lawsuit began in late 2023, where the DA’s office, alongside other nearby counties, alleged that Carquest violated California’s consumer protection laws. The DA’s office says inspections…

Paso PD Seeking Missing Teen 10.17.2024

The Paso Robles police department, alongside other law enforcement agencies in the county, announced they are looking for a missing teen, last seen on Monday, October 14th in downtown Paso Robles. Police are looking for 16-year-old Joziah Archuleta; he is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs around 165 pounds, has shoulder-length brown hair and brown…